{"product_id":"how-the-world-became-rich-the-historical-origins-of-economic-growth-paperback-softback-9781509540235","title":"How the World Became Rich; The Historical Origins of Economic Growth (Paperback \/ softback) 9781509540235","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eHow the World Became Rich\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Historical Origins of Economic Growth\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMark Koyama (Author), Jared Rubin (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781509540235, Polity Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 25 March 2022\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e240 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2.3 cm, 0.408 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A vivid and crystal-clear summary of the very large body of research compiled in the past two decades on the most important question in economic history. Well informed, solidly anchored in historical facts and economic analysis, this book is a must for economics students.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eJoel Mokyr, Northwestern University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In our current moment, when many are worried about the future of growth for the environment and the planet, this thought-provoking book by two leading scholars tells the story of how and why economic growth took off, and how it hugely raised living standards, but also increased inequality and misery on the way. This is a must-read for anybody worried about the future of growth and poverty on our planet.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDaron Acemoglu, MIT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"[T]imely, consolidated, and refreshingly succinct.... It is likely to be a seminal text for years to come.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Economic History Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost humans are significantly richer than their ancestors. Humanity gained nearly all of its wealth in the last two centuries. How did this come to pass? How did the world become rich?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMark Koyama and Jared Rubin dive into the many theories of why modern economic growth happened when and where it did. They discuss recently advanced theories rooted in geography, politics, culture, demography, and colonialism. Pieces of each of these theories help explain key events on the path to modern riches. Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in 18th-century Britain? Why did some European countries, the US, and Japan catch up in the 19th century? Why did it take until the late 20th and 21st centuries for other countries? Why have some still not caught up?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKoyama and Rubin show that the past can provide a guide for how countries can escape poverty. There are certain prerequisites that all successful economies seem to have. But there is also no panacea. A society’s past and its institutions and culture play a key role in shaping how it may – or may not – develop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlso available as an audiobook.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1 Why, When, and How Did the World Become Rich?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 2 Did Some Societies Win the Geography Lottery?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 3 Is it all Just Institutions?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 4 Did Culture Make Some Rich and Others Poor?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 5 Fewer Babies?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 6 Was it Just a Matter of Colonization and Exploitation?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 7 Why Did Northwestern Europe Become Rich First?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 8 Britain’s Industrial Revolution\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 9 The Rise of the Modern Economy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 10 Industrialization and the World it Created\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 11 The World is Rich\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Economics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Economics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Economics%20%5BKC%5D%22\"\u003eKC\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Polity","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453385208088,"sku":"9781509540235","price":17.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781509540235.jpg?v=1785283663","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/how-the-world-became-rich-the-historical-origins-of-economic-growth-paperback-softback-9781509540235","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}